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Jesse Lingard's last England cap came in 2021 Former Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard is in talks to join Brazilian club Corinthians on an initial 12-month deal. The ex-England international is a free agent after leaving South Korean club FC Seoul in December. The 33-year-old has offers from clubs in Europe and the United States, but sources have told BBC Sport that talks with Corinthians are progressing positively. Lingard came through Manchester United's academy, and went on to make 232 appearances for the club over an eight-year period. He has 32 caps for England and was a key part of the side that reached the 2018 World Cup semi-finals. Corinthians, seven-time winners of the Brazilian league, are fourth in the table this season with seven points from four matches. Should Lingard join Corinthians, he will link-up with former Man Utd team-mate Memphis Depay. The Netherlands international is in his third season in Brazil, having joined Corinthians from Atletico Madrid in 2024. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Premier League: Build-up to Wolves v Aston Villa Jacks & Ahmed carry England to another thrilling win Chelsea to face holders PSG in Champions League last 16 Lord Sugar's hopefuls jet off to Hong Kong Annie and Nick look ahead to the Brit Awards The making of Charli XCX's fourth album, during the 2020 lockdown An occult-tinged crime shakes a Welsh village to its core 'Borthwick relaxed but defiant amid England Six Nations slide' How do Man City's Muslim players adapt to Ramadan and what help do they get? Cadillac and Audi - the same ambition but two very different projects #Do It Like Harry - from viral Twickenham mascot to England U18s prospect India overpower Zimbabwe to restore hopes of semi-final spot. Video India overpower Zimbabwe to restore hopes of semi-final spot The £37m cost of Man Utd's past two managerial changes 'He had it all' - Taylor pays emotional tribute to Virgo. Video'He had it all' - Taylor pays emotional tribute to Virgo 'I had some potential, but my personality was preventing me from reaching it' The 'rare combination' behind Britain's youngest F1 driver 'Darlings of Italian football' - how Atalanta salvaged national pride 'It would be catastrophic' - are Spurs too big to go down? 'Equal in decay' - Mayweather v Pacquiao is another boxing 'carnival' Why has it gone so wrong for Aston Martin? How safe is bare-knuckle boxing as it fights for mainstream appeal? Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.